Did you know Chandler has their own ABA basketball team? Neither did I. Today we have Derrick Graham the coach of an ABA basketball team that plays at Chandler Prep. At the end of the podcast stay tuned you will hear how you can win free stuff, including a gift card to Burgers and Brew on Arizona and Warner.

Background of Graham

Born and raised in South Bend Indiana
Played high school basketball there
Injured senior year ended up playing junior college for two years then a DII college
Played football and basketball was better at football but basketball was a passion
Played professional overseas then local including Italy

Arizona Beast info

Part of ABA - American Basketball Association
2 other teams in Arizona, Las Vegas, California
Part of West Division
Play 21 games
Post Season play other regions
Power ranking of 153 teams
Opportunity to grow as an athlete and have opportunities at the next level

Starting

When Arizona Scorpions folded Graham reached out to ABA
Knew many local players so reached out to local leagues to start the team
Over 70 total tried out
12 players and 2 reserves on the team
Most players 23-24 years old, but a few older players
Summer tryouts before the season
Play at Chandler Prep (Warner and Alma School)

Marketing

Involved in community events/charity events
Active in Chamber
Schedule at Arizona Beast website
Recommend show up 30 minutes before game
Food trucks and shirt printing at games

PROMOTION:

I want to thank Coach Derrick Graham for spending time with us to talk about the Arizona Beast. Now, that free food I mentioned, here is what we are doing. Starting today, November 21st 2018 and running through the end of the year, every Wednesday I am going to post something on Instagram @AroundChandlerAZ called Where is it Wednesday. Be the first person to correctly identify the location of the photo and you will win a free t-shirt and you will be entered into a drawing for a free $25 gift card from B2 Burgers and Brews on Arizona and Warner. All the weekly winners will be entered and one winner will be chosen to receive the gift card. Then in January, a new sponsor will be on for the January winners.

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